The greatest gift

The whole nation is living in the atmosphere of Independence Day. Along with the colorful flags and flowers all over the streets, the public works put into use, this year's National Day is also marked by a simple yet emotional decision - each citizen is given 100,000 VND so that "the whole nation can celebrate Independence Day". The value of that gift is not only in the material, in sharing, in warming the hearts of the disadvantaged, but also in creating community cohesion.

In recent days, all forums from social networks to real life, from offices to workers' dormitories, in neighborhoods and suburbs, everywhere is bustling with the story of "hundreds of thousands" going into meals, milk boxes for children, sets of books, compasses at the beginning of the school year. 100,000 VND will be delivered to the right person, at the right time, with simple procedures, close to the national holiday so that everyone can share the joy.

Along with the gifts from the Central Government, in the localities, public works from the canal were renovated, green areas were added, the public administration service center operated smoothly, a new spacious primary school was inaugurated, scholarships were given to welcome students to the school year. In Ho Chi Minh City alone, there were 9 major projects and works started and inaugurated on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2.

Notable among these are the dredging and environmental improvement project on the North bank of the Doi Canal and the social housing project at 4 Phan Chu Trinh Street, Binh Thanh Ward. These are projects that “immediately improve” the quality of life, making it cleaner, better to live in, and more convenient to travel. Previously, the city also simultaneously started and inaugurated 250 projects to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day. These are projects ranging from urban infrastructure, environment to cultural institutions.

At the same time, infrastructure, environmental and social housing projects were also inaugurated and started during the holiday, demonstrating a more sustainable social security infrastructure, a “two-tier” welfare approach, both providing direct support for people to feel immediately, and investing in the foundation for sustainable welfare. Those silent “bricks” are multiplying, accumulating into tangible welfare for the community, especially the disadvantaged. Each item, no matter how small, is a tangible welfare, helping people travel conveniently, the environment is clean, procedures are faster, children go to school more happily… - those “gifts” are more practical and sustainable than any wishes.

It is also the warmth of Independence Day, the warmth of practical concern today, and the warmth of the commitment to not leave anyone behind in the development process of the nation. Taking care of social security is the top priority. This year's National Day gift is not only material support, but also the presence of the Party and State in every home, every meal, every dream of going to school. It is also a message that in the journey of development, the Party and State always accompany the people.

Returning to the “hundreds of thousands” gift sent to all people, although this is not a large amount of money, it is a new mark in social security payments established when the payment method is increasingly linked to the VNeID electronic identification account, helping the support to reach the people immediately, ensuring transparency, reducing hassle, and eliminating the need to queue up to sign for receipt as before. In the long term, this is an important basis for forming a digital social security infrastructure, so that when it is necessary to activate emergency support in case of natural disasters, epidemics, etc., this digital social security system can “run” immediately, run quickly, and to the right address.

Looking back over the past 80 years, the desire for independence and happiness has never stopped flowing. Each financial support, a new roof, a scholarship for students, or simply a free art performance at public centers... - those gifts, whether small or large, all carry a common message: The State does not forget the people, society is grateful and stands with the people, clearly demonstrating the promise: Independence must go hand in hand with the happiness of the people.

And, this year's Independence Day, when tens of millions of people receive that warm care, no one will forget the most precious gift of living in peace , in a country that is constantly renewing and developing sustainably. That gift, the Party and the people give to each other, so that from there, the whole nation can firmly step on the path to realizing the aspiration of a strong and happy Vietnam.

Ngo Binh

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/mon-qua-lon-nhat-post810891.html